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I was supposed to work at Christmas Promise until 5:00 today, but no one showed up for the 5:00-9:00 shift so I stayed. We had two big groups scheduled to come in to wrap gifts and it's a good thing I stayed because they needed a lot of help, even though I gave them all a tutorial, they had printed instructions on each table and we have several graphics hanging from the ceiling. Some people are just dense! Anyway, after cleaning up, I got out of there about 10:00.

It is 32 degrees here right now and it's supposed to get down to 28 overnight. Brrrrr I know it's colder for Jodi, Dianne, and Mary, but I live in California and it's not supposed to get this cold here! I am not used to it and I have very thin blood! Time to kick that heat into high gear! Right J/L?

Good night and sweet dreams. I have to get up early tomorrow for my 10:00 nail appointment.

Barb You had a long and tiring day. You are right that some people are just plain dense. Good thing you stayed. I have definitely cranked up the heat plus I'm wearing an extra sweater in the house. I walked the dog today and had my jacket zipped up over my sweater and wore gloves, too.

SLIN - Just ordered said gift for Sam. She and I are also going shopping on Sunday. She needs some decent boots/shoes to wear to work. Especially since her feet get wet watering the flowers for her department. Her boyfriend Nate wants a new laptop, so I'm donating $ for that. Easy!!!

Thanks everyone for all the nice things you said about my volunteering. The truth is I get more out of it than I give. I really love talking to the people that adopt the families and I love it when they bring in all the things they bought for them. They get so excited talking about it.

Families are referred to us by Social Workers and Teachers. They have a child in the family write a letter to Santa telling him what they would like for Christmas. The letters usually ask for something for each member of the family, including Mom and/or Dad, and usually they ask for themselves last. Some of the letters are heartbreaking. We post the letters and info about the family, on a large wall and people come in to read the letters and pick from them, a to 'adopt' a family.

This year, one little girl said all she wants is for her Dad to come back home. She said he left a long time ago and she would like him to come home to see what kind of girl she has become in her ten long years of life. Most of these kids are very much older than their years. It is so unfair. I had tears streaming by the time I was finished reading. I really have to quit reading those letters.

The reason why I chose this particular organization is that every single person working there, including the person who started it, are volunteers. All the money goes directly to benefit the families. We are only opened for two months and the building is donated. We are usually in a different building every year. Much of the equipment, furniture, etc. is kept in someone's garage when not in use. All this was started by two women in 1981. They are still working their asses off, usually 10-12 hours a day during November and December. The rest of the year they work at getting donations, especially a building for the next year.

Barb..Very interesting about your volunteer job. It's great that everyone is a volunteer. I feel like you do regarding getting so much out of it myself. It's still a great thing you do. You are earning your wings!'

I think I'll do red nails next time too. I usually do the pink and white mostly because it lasts longer than color. I can't stand when it starts growing out with color.

Jodi....glad you liked Carrie. She's such a great singer and has come a long way since American Idol. sounds like you had a busy productive day. And high five to you for all the blood you donated today.

Tomorrow is our Homeowners Christmas party at noon. It gets earlier each year as we all get older, I guess. I'm going to see my friends band tomorrow night but even that is at a bar/restaurant from 4:30-8:00. I really can stay out later but no place to go. I must find some younger friends. :)

I hate it when it's so cold like this. It makes me not want to go out and do anything. I have taken the dog on walks the last couple of days. I get myself so bundled up you'd think it was snowing or something. LOL

Well, my company is gone. My SIL asked me why my Christmas tree wasn't up and I told I've been working so she suggested we get it up today. Her SO got it out for me and she and I decorated it. They stayed until almost 1:00. It was nice to have the help.

J/L, It got down to 28 here last night and I could not get warm. It rained all night and it was reported that it might even snow, but I didn't see any signs of that this morning. It's 46 now, but I'm still cold, even though I was only outside long enough to say goodbye to my SIL.

Barb That was nice that your SIL helped you with the tree. Hey, I don't have one up yet, either. I always get a real tree so I don't want to put it up too soon. I do put it in a water stand, but still, it gets dry in here because I always have the heat cranked up.

I didn't even walk the dog today because the wind was kicking up and it was just to damn cold.

Hi..Still below freezing here. When I came home it was 1. It's all everyone is talking about it seems they are saying back up to 50 by Thursday. Good!!!!

Went to our HOA party today. It was nice. Tonight went to listen to my friends bad band. They don't sing too great but we are friends with the drummer so we go to support them. I like it when they are on breaks.

I think Mary might be sloshed somewhere celebrating their game today. I think I read they are going to the Rose Bowl.

Barb, some days I'd like to move to your house. Is that what you meant?

Good morning! It's almost 2 am here. Jim has kept me up most of the week with his coughing! I figured if I stayed up long enough I would pass out and not notice lol! His coughing is mostly due to his smoking. I wish he would give it up, but it is a habit that is hard to break!My tree is finally up and decorations set out. My son put all the lights up outside before this nasty weather came.I went to a Christmas music performance this afternoon. It def. put me in a holiday mood :)When I got out the snow was coming down pretty hard. The roads were ok, but the light snow caused some white outs especially when idiots passed me!Time to catch up on posts here....

Glad I didn't have to drive early today. Word on the street is that our wee little town didn't even plow last night. WTF!!! I am taking both the boys to school today. Praying they have the roads cleared later. I have my physical at 3:10, Jake's wrestling match at 4 and his band concert at 7. OY!!!

Our overnight temps have been below freezing and are supposed to continue for the rest of the week. WTF??? I know other places are much colder, but this is Cali and neither our bodies nor our homes are equipped for this kind of weather. I need to go get some stuff to wrap the pipes.

Appt went well. Cholesterol is a little elevated, but do not need meds for it yet. He said I should up my intake of water soluble fiber. And he gave me a prescription to help with my incredibly thick toenails. Really sick of having to use a dremel tool on them ;)

Jodi...So glad your physical went well. Now you're set for another year. I go next month although, I go tomorrow for a three month check up because I'm borderline diabetic and do take pills for it. She makes me come every three months regardless.

Went to lunch with my old boss and then to walmart for some Christmas bags, etc.

Still cold here. It went up to 25 today but the sun was out. Brr when that sun goes down.

I have a busy day tomorrow..two dr appts, visit my lady and dinner with my granddaughter. Glad it won't be snowing.

Barb, of I'm moving out there and living with I want to decorate the house in orange and blue!!!' My favorite Bronco colors not just a room. You'll see, it will be fun.

Barb I bundled up like Nanook of the North and took the dog for a walk. When I got up today I discovered that the dish of water I have out for the birds and squirrels was frozen solid. It still didn't thaw out by afternoon so I had to knock the ice out.

Jodi & J/L, I have the same toe nail problem and it has only been for the past couple of years. Sheenah (my nail person) says she sees it often. What's up with that? I really HATE it! I would be interested in knowing what you both are taking.

SLIN & BARB - I just texted you a pic of the medication I'm on. It's a 3 month treatment, but he said it takes about 6 months for the nails to completely grow out. I'm also going to keep treating them with tea tree oil, too. My Aunt Jane also suggested using Vicks Vapor Rub. Couldn't hurt!!

Jake won his wrestling match!! Thankfully his coach scheduled him for an early one so he could make it in plenty of time for his band concert. His band concert was really good. He had a solo in the one piece called Benediction. Really beautiful!! I taped 3 of the pieces they played, and when I got home and uploaded them....no sound!! I'm so disappointed. I have no idea why that happened. I'm going to message his band teacher in the hopes that they have it on tape.

HOdi No text received here. My doctor thought it was due to a fungus and the med I had to have my liver values checked every month while I was on it. I think it was a three month course. Anyway, it made no change in my toenails whatsoever. I was disappointed.

Hi.....well, I fell down yesterday. It was inside going down some stairs at the drs office. I could feel my shoe heel catch on the carpet and down I went. I fell on my knee and wrist. I ache bad today and my knee hurts bad. The next issue was getting up. No one around so I scooted over to the other stairway and used the bannister and step to get up. The building filed a report in case anything happened down the road. My biggest fear is falling

I still got all my things done yesterday.

I will wear a blanket (orange) with my tassels tomorrow night. I think it will be cold. I also have volunteer tomorrow. I wonder if the people will think I look different. Lol

Bummer Jodi that no sound. Did the school have a video? Hope so.

Going to lunch with Barb Gordon tomorrow. (Wonder if she'll notice the tassels?

Hope you are all doing well and getting your Christmas things done. Ho ho ho

DIANNE - So sorry you fell. Hope you don't have any lasting effects from that!! I emailed the band teacher and she is working on getting me a video. Yay!!! Please give Barb a hug from me *I hope that doesn't ruin your tassels* ;)

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